Gita Jayanti, also known as Mokshada Ekadasi or Mauna Eakdashi, is observed on Margashira Shukla Ekadashi as per Telugu panchangam. In 2009, Gita Jayanthi date is November 28. This festival is celebrated with lot of gusto in Hyderabad where the mass Bhagvad Geeta pravachanam is organized. Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji conducts the pravachanam every year. In 2009, more than 1 lakh devotees are expected to participate in Samuhika Bhagavad Gita Pravachanam.